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`N_2` forms `NCl_3` whereas `P` can form both `PCl_3` and `PCl_5`. Why ?

A

P has low lying 3d - orbitals , which can be used for bonding but N does not have 3d - orbtals in its valence shell

B

N atoms is larger than P in size

C

P is more rective towards Cl than N

D

None of these

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Nitrogen has no d-orbitals in its valence shell.
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  7. Which of the following is not correct?

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  8. The number of hydrogen atom(s) attached to phosphorus atom in hypophos...

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  9. The number of P-O-P bridge in the structure of phosphorous pentoxide a...

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  10. Which of the following is not hydrolysed

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  11. Which statement is wrong for NO?

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  12. Which of the following metal Fe, Zn, Pb, Ag and Pt do not give a metal...

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  13. Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is thermally most stable

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  14. Correct formula of the complex formed in the brown ring test for nitra...

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  16. The gases produced in the reaction Pb (NO3)2 overset(Delta) to and N...

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  17. Nitrogen forms a variety of compounds in all oxidation states ranging ...

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  18. Which of the following form acidic halides

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  19. Chlorine reacts with excess of ammonia to form.

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